Rapha Rising Climbing Competition – Days 1, 2, 3

The Rapha Rising climbing competition started on Sunday, and today I had a fun ride per the pics and Garmin screenshots below. I started out with lots of laps in the neighborhood to start out the ride while Kristine was at work and the kids were playing in the front yard. Then when Kristine got home I rode over to Brick Alley carrying my race wheel with a broken spoke – but they were closed so I had to ride back carrying the wheel – about 7 miles of climbing hand-carrying an extra wheel. Then I did some Skyland Repeats in Vestavia and RTB loops in Mountain Brook and snapped a few photos along the way.

Analise and Josiah – gymnastics in the front yard

Analise and Josiah – gymnastics in the front yard – Analise tries a handstand while Josiah acts as a wall

Analise and Josiah – gymnastics in the front yard – Analise practices her finish pose – while Josiah plays with legos on the front porch

Ridges in my neighborhood

You can move to Alabama and buy this land on one of the best climbs in Birmingham (Smyer Rd)

View of the Vulcan on Red Mountain from the top of Vestavia Dr on Shades Mountain